The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

08/13/21 Hour 2: Coleman Hawkins Interview Clips; Bret Bielema Audio Recapping Camp

Lon and Derek replay some clips from this week's interview with Coleman Hawkins, and discuss what he can mean this year for Illinois. Later, hear fresh audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema as training camp wraps up.

08/13/21 Hour 1: Field of Dreams, When Do We See Justin Fields?, Trev's Ticket: CFB Edition

Lon and Derek talk about when the Bears might be ready to roll out Justin Fields at QB, and then Trevor joins the guys to break down some college football over/under win totals for the upcoming 2021 season.

08/12/21 Hour 2: Jason Patt (Blog A Bull) Talks Bulls Offseason Additions, Ayo; Field of Dreams Game

08/12/21 Hour 1: Cubs Struggle, Wainwright Shines; Rod Perry, George McDonald Audio

08/11/21 Full Show: Ayo's Summer League Game; Coleman Hawkins Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek discuss the pros and cons of Ayo's Summer League showcase, two games in. Later, Illini basketball forward Coleman Hawkins joins the show!

08/10/21 Full Show: Reasonable Expectations for Bielema's Year One; Petersen/Walters Audio

Lon and Derek discuss what reasonable expectations are for Year One under Bret Bielema, and if Lon is asking for too much with a 6-7 win bar. Later, hear updated daily audio from both Illini football coordinators.

08/09/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema on Illini football scrimmage at camp; Confidence in containing Adrian Martinez?

Lon and Derek begin the hour hearing from Bret Bielema after Illini football's scrimmage at training camp on Monday and the guys discuss his comments. Later, they talk about whether the Illini defense can contain Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez this time around.

08/09/21 Hour 1: Illini basketball nonconference schedule announced; Ayo's Summer League debut

Lon and Derek begin the show talking about Ayo Dosunmu's debut in the NBA Summer League with Bulls on Monday. Later, the guys discuss the Illini basketball nonconference schedule.

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 2 (Defense, Special Teams, Schedule Preview)

Lon and Derek continue their Illini Football Mega-Preview, as they discuss expectations for the defense under new coordinator Ryan Walters, and then rip through every game on the schedule with Trevor.

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 1 (Overall Thoughts, Coaching Staff, Offense)

Lon and Derek get their Illini Football Mega-Preview underway, as they discuss Bret Bielema and expectations for Year One. Later, they rip through every offensive position, from Brandon Peters to Isaiah Williams to Luke Ford.

08/05/21 Hour 2: New Bret Bielema Audio, Trev's Ticket: NFL Futures Edition

08/05/21 Hour 1: Cubs/Cards Talk, Hunter Dickinson's Comments, George McDonald Audio

08/04/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on Justin Fields & Bears training camp; Aaron Henry talks Illini DBs

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Leming of the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and other big storylines from Bears training camp. Later, hear from Illini defensive backs coach Aaron Henry.

08/04/21 Hour 1: Chris Widlic (CBS 4 Indy) live from Colts training camp; Laughing about Lester

Lon and Derek start the show making light of Jon Lester's forgettable debut with the Cardinals. Later, the guys are joined by Chris Widlic from CBS 4 in Indy to talk about Colts training camp.

08/03/21 Hour 2: NFL training camp news & notes; Tony Peterson & Ryan Walters audio

Lon and Derek discuss the latest happenings in the NFL, including the Colts' rash of injuries and excitement surrounding Justin Fields. Later, hear from Illini football coordinators Tony Peterson and Ryan Walters.

08/03/21 Hour 1: Illini football opens up training camp; Isaiah Williams & Bret Bielema audio

Lon and Derek talk about some of the storylines surrounding Illini football training camp. Later, hear from Isaiah Williams and Bret Bielema. 

07/30/21 Hour 2: Cody Westerlund (670 The Score) on Ayo's fit with the Bulls; Piper reports back on the draft party

Lon and Derek are joined by Cody Westerlund from 670 The Score to discuss Ayo Dosunmu's fit with the Chicago Bulls. Later, Derek shares what he saw at the draft party and he brings back audio of Ayo and his father, Quam, from after the pick was made.

07/30/21 Hour 1: Jeremy Werner on White Sox additions; Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast) on Rizzo, Baez & Bryant trades

Lon and Derek catch up with Jeremy Werner about the White Sox and his thoughts on their trade deadline moves. Later, the guys talk with Ryan Lieber of the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss the Cubs' deadline exodus. 

07/29/21 Hour 2: Piper in Chicago for Ayo's Draft Night; Rizzo is Leaving the Cubs...

Derek Piper joins the show from Chicago and the guys react to Rizzo leaving the Cubs for New York. 

07/29/21 Hour 1: Draft Night for Ayo; Matt Silich Previews Potential Landing Spots; Anna's Exit Interview

Lon and Trevor remember some of their favorite Ayo moments, and discuss where he might go in tonight's NBA Draft with expert Matt Silich.